It might be cheaper to get the space in a casino as the casino probably offers some sort of deal since MR is bringing in extra revenue for them.
SJM is Begging You - Support Matchroom!
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It might be cheaper to get the space in a casino as the casino probably offers some sort of deal since MR is bringing in extra revenue for them.
Yes, I have attended five Mosconi Cups in Vegas, but the Mosconi always has as many European fans as American when it's on home turf, while the American contingent was quite small when I went to Alexandra Palace this past December.
While I'm pleased by the level of participation of American players in this event despite the high entry fee, I think the stream will be a better indicator of the level of American fan support for this event than the level of American attendance. My guess is that the American pool fans will rise to the occasion this year.
See you Wednesday, Jay!
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Hi Stu,
Perhaps I misinterpreted parts of your original post. To me, it read like a "spread the blame" approach while asking for exoneration.
Contributing to my view were the other posts about MRs last chance, etc.
I should know better than to form opinions based on random posts in a Forum.
I look forward to seeing you this week.
V/R
-von
Perhaps I misinterpreted parts of your original post. To me, it read like a "spread the blame" approach while asking for exoneration.
Contributing to my view were the other posts about MRs last chance, etc.
I should know better than to form opinions based on random posts in a Forum.
I look forward to seeing you this week.
V/R
-von
I bought $5 Chap Stick in the mall between Luxor and Mandalay Bay in 2017.
Yes, see you then.
This sort of explains it: http://www.matchroomsport.com/news/barry-hearn-announces-formation-of-matchroom-multi-sport/
I think the wonderful announcement that Matchroom has taken over the WPA World 9-ball Championships (to be staged October 14-18 at a site to be determined) is something that everyone involved with pool helped eventuate.
My reason for starting this thread last April was to make sure that we all got behind Matchroom's efforts in their reconception and restaging of the US Open 9-ball. Their appetite for further investment in pro pool, I argued, would be greatly affected by how players, sponsors and fans supported their efforts at the US Open 9-ball.
It was a good sign when fans showed up at the 2019 US Open 9-ball and when so many bought the stream of the event. It was also a good sign when players signed up in droves, filling the 2020 US Open 9-ball field almost six months in advance. It was another very good sign when Matchroom significantly jacked up the added money for the 2020 US Open 9-ball.
Matchroom, our sport's premier event producer and promoter, has that good taste in their mouth that we'd all hoped for and are, consequently, now increasing their investment in pro pool by taking over the World 9-ball Championships.
As far as I'm concerned, it's a great day for pool. Thanks to Matchroom and to all those in our sport that supported their efforts to make our sport better.
My reason for starting this thread last April was to make sure that we all got behind Matchroom's efforts in their reconception and restaging of the US Open 9-ball. Their appetite for further investment in pro pool, I argued, would be greatly affected by how players, sponsors and fans supported their efforts at the US Open 9-ball.
It was a good sign when fans showed up at the 2019 US Open 9-ball and when so many bought the stream of the event. It was also a good sign when players signed up in droves, filling the 2020 US Open 9-ball field almost six months in advance. It was another very good sign when Matchroom significantly jacked up the added money for the 2020 US Open 9-ball.
Matchroom, our sport's premier event producer and promoter, has that good taste in their mouth that we'd all hoped for and are, consequently, now increasing their investment in pro pool by taking over the World 9-ball Championships.
As far as I'm concerned, it's a great day for pool. Thanks to Matchroom and to all those in our sport that supported their efforts to make our sport better.
They don't. They don't say anything. Your a total kook, but its cool, I dig that.
Yes, we need to continue to support the good people at Matchroom. They are really making things happen in our sport.
Even momentarily ignoring that Matchroom has never touched any pool game other than nine ball, what financial case can you make for their taking on this project?
JC
Coos Cues
It has to do with racism.
It has to do with the burning hatred in the heart of KD for white people.
Just like most of his "heart felt" posts.
Nothing more and nothing less.
Please matchroom, if you’re reading this, don’t use DAZN. It’s the worst streaming/paying/cancellation platform I’ve ever used. I’ve regretted giving them my money every time.
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Anyone else read that Matchroom is changing the names of the World 9-Ball Championship and the US Open 9-Ball Championship? They are replacing "9-Ball" in the titles with just "Pool." http://www.matchroomsport.com/pool/...l-championship-and-us-open-pool-championship/
Ugh.
Ugh.
Emily Frazer, COO of Matchroom Pool, said: “As we push professional pool on a global scale, it is important that we are consistent as well as recognisable universally among all big sports. Cue sports are played throughout the world with many specific pool games, however, 9-ball pool is the game that appeals to all viewers and lovers of the sport; it is competitive at the highest level as well as enjoyable for the casual spectator. With a growing portfolio of events and the global television coverage Matchroom Pool offers, it is important we simplify the game and encourage mass participation at all levels throughout the World and for all ages.
As much as I may not like it, it makes logical sense. 1 game, one promoter, soon (hopefully) one rule set. Standardize as much as possible.
I personally much prefer 8 ball or 14.1 for the strategy and cluster navigation, but completely get why they need a fast, easy to play and understand game for the masses.
As much as I may not like it, it makes logical sense. 1 game, one promoter, soon (hopefully) one rule set. Standardize as much as possible.
I personally much prefer 8 ball or 14.1 for the strategy and cluster navigation, but completely get why they need a fast, easy to play and understand game for the masses.
I kind of think its better. Too many championships now. Makes the sport spread too thin when you have a 9 ball champ, 8 ball champ, 10 ball champ, straight pool champ, etc. That said, hopefully "this" championship for both the US Open and World Championship will be the two pinnacle events, trump all the other events combined in both their prestige and payouts.
Agreed 100%. These will be the most important events, and consequently, biggest titles in our game, eclipsing the clear number 3, the China Open.
Matchroom recognizes that to nearly all pool fans, pool and nine ball mean the same thing.